It comes as mental health minister Nadine Dorries, who has herself been diagnosed with coronavirus, announced an additional £5m funding to leading mental health charities. The guidelines also include advice and support for those already living with mental illness and directs them towards accessing professional help.

"For those who already suffer with anxiety or other mental health issues this may present new and hard challenges", the BBC quoted the Minister as saying.

1st LD Writethru: UK coronavirus deaths exceed 1000As of 9am Saturday, a total of 120,776 have been tested, with 103,687 negative and 17,089 positive, according to the DHSC. And as of 9am today, a total of 17,089 people have tested positive, out of 120,776 people tested. "I'm self-isolating.

He also said that NHS mental health providers are setting up 24/7 help lines.

They advise individuals to adhere to assistance from Public Health England by utilizing video clip contacts us to stay connected with family members and good friends, staying with normal regimens, and concentrating on preferred pastimes or discovering something brand-new.

Mental Health charity Mind is just a charity preparing to adapt and expand its services.

Persons across Ireland and the United kingdom clapped and cheered for health care personnel at 8pm on Thursday night time.

They are reaching out to vulnerable groups including older adults and people with underlying health conditions, and also anyone experiencing unstable employment and housing conditions.

William became the first royal to speak out about coronavirus - which his father Prince Charles, 71, has contracted mild symptoms of of - when he said he was pleased to have set up the National Emergencies Trust past year, as it can now help deal with the pandemic.

He added, "Whether or not we have a mental health problem, we will all need extra help to cope with the consequences of this unprecedented set of circumstances".